Sea Shells and Shell Products

These whole Mixed and Polished Arabian Cowrie shells are sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). The size of these shells are 2"-3". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These Murex Ramosa shells are from the waters surrounding South Africa. The large shells are 6" to 8" (15 to 20 cm) long and 5" (8.75 cm) high. The small shells are 4.5" to 5" (11.25 to 12.5 cm) long and 3.5" (8.75 cm) high.

This listing is for a bag of 100 large Naa-set dress clam shells. These are typically used in Native American regalia and for making earrings. The shell measure approximately 1" by 1". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA. This is not an endangered species and is not subject to CITES controls.

This listing is for a bag of 100 small Naa-set dress clam shells. These are typically used in Native American regalia and for making earrings. The shell measure approximately 0.5" by 0.5". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA. This is not an endangered species and is not subject to CITES controls.

These whole Nassa Arcularis shells are sold in one 1-gallon bags. The size of these shells are 0.75"-1". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These whole Nassa phyrus shells are sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). The size of these shells are 0.375"-0.50". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These whole Nassa recticulata shells are sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). The size of these shells are 0.625"-1". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These are the tumbled edges of African abalone shells. They are also called lips, spikes or rims. They can be used in shell crafts and make perfect trim on mirrors as shown in the pictures. The large pieces are typically 12 cm and longer or 4.5" and longer.  You will get a selection similar to the one shown. The lips are priced by the gram.  They come in 1 kilogram bags but can be sold in smaller quantities, i.e. 1/4 kilogram, 1/2 kilogram, or 3/4 kilogram bags. We counted...

These are the tumbled edges of African abalone shells. They are also called lips, spikes, or rims. They can be used in shell crafts and make perfect trim on mirrors as shown in the pictures. The medium pieces are typically 10 to 12 cm long or 4" to 4.5".  You will get a selection similar to the one shown.The lips are priced by the gram. They come in 1 kilogram bags but can be sold in smaller quantities, i.e. 1/4 kilogram, 1/2 kilogram, or 3/4 kilogram bags. We counted two 1 kilogram bags...

These are the tumbled edges of African abalone shells. They are also called lips, spikes, or rims. They can be used in shell crafts and make perfect trim on mirrors as shown in the pictures. The small pieces are typically 5 to 10 cm long or 2" to 4". You will get a selection similar to the one shown. The lips are priced by the gram. They come in 1 kilogram bags but can be sold in smaller quantities, i.e. 1/4 kilogram, 1/2 kilogram, or 3/4 kilogram bags. We counted two 1 kilogram bags at...

These are highly polished turbo imperialis shells to show the beautiful natural pearl layer. Commonly known as alikrekel, periwinkel, and maggi pie. They weigh between 0.16 to 0.36 pounds each. Order Code Size Length measured from the opening across the shell length-wise 1143-P-PL-S Small 2.5-3.5" 1143-P-PL-M Medium 3.5-4.5" 1143-P-PL-L Large4.5-5" 1143-P-PL-XL Extra Large 5"+ ...

These whole Neritina Parallela shells are sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). The size of these shells are 0.25"-0.75". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These whole Olive Gibbosa shells are sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). The size of these shells are 1"-1.50". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These whole Olive Gibbosa shells are sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). The size of these shells go up to 1". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

We stock oyster shells from eastern Canada. The shells have a milky white coloring with an intense purplish spot only found in cold-water shells. The shells have been washed. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA.

Paua is the species of abalone shell (Haliotis iris) found only in the cold waters of southern New Zealand. The coloring varies from shell to shell and has an amazing iridescence. The lighting in the photos above does not do justice to the array of colors found in these beads. Paua beads are made from cut and tumbled paua shell. The government of New Zealand strictly controls the harvesting of abalone for food. The shells are a natural by-product. There are 25 to 27 medium paua beads per...